"Starting with the hosts, while Rayo Vallecano might have gained a string of plaudits from across Spain's elite last season as they booked a maiden European adventure, the Little Thunderbolts have struggled to find any kind of stability this time around. Last seen earlier in the week suffering a Europa Conference League collapse on foreign soil as they fell to a 2-1 loss away at Slovan Bratislava,"
"Likewise, yet to make a single appearance this season and still dealing with a long-term knee injury, ex-Guimaraes defender Abdul Mumin remains on the sidelines. Now entering his fourth campaign in the Spanish capital, one-time Newcastle star Florian Lejeune will start at the heart of Vallecano's defence here. Bagging a consolation Europa Conference League strike away against Slovan Bratislava earlier in the week, summer recruit and ex-Valencia starlet Fran Perez could be handed a start against his former club."
Both clubs seek to widen their buffer over the relegation zone when Rayo Vallecano welcomes Valencia to Madrid. Rayo have struggled for consistency despite last season's European qualification and recently lost 2-1 away to Slovan Bratislava in the Europa Conference League. Rayo recorded a gritty 0-0 at home to Real Madrid and have earned 10 points from their last four matches at Vallecas. Pathe Ciss is suspended and Abdul Mumin remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury. Florian Lejeune is set to anchor the defence and Fran Perez could face his former club. Valencia returned from the international break with a 1-0 win over Levante. Odds favour under 2.5 goals (8/11, Dachbet).
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